Lightwriter (original) (raw)

Lightwriters are a type of speech-generating device. The person who cannot speak types a message on the keyboard, and this message is displayed on two displays, one facing the user and a second outfacing display facing the communication partner or partners. A speech synthesiser is also used to provide speech output, and some models offer the facility to connect to a printer to provide printed output. Lightwriter is the brand name of Abilia. Lightwriters are available in a wide range of European languages.